The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-540-9744, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-540-9744 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 ELECTRONIC, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 1 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE |
| Step Position Quantity | 10 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3209-1-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-540-9744 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-540-9744: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 22.1 MILLIMETERS MAXIMUM MM; Frequency Range: 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.